443 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelSLK 280SLK 280*
SLK 280 (Appearance Package*)
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)7Jx16H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)1.42 in (36 mm)
Winter tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
205/55 R16 91H M+S.225/45 R17 91H M+S.
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S.MOExtended
3
3Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) or Run Flat Indicator* (Canada vehicles) only.
445 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelSLK 280SLK 280*
SLK 280 (Appearance Package*)
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Appearance Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)7Jx16 H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)1.42 in (36 mm)
Summer tires1205/55 R16 91V225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended*
2
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)8J x16 H28.5 J x17 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires1,3225/50 R16 92V245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended*
2
1Radial-ply tires2Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) or Run Flat Indicator* (Canada vehicles) only.3Must not be used with snow chains.
471 Index
Tire ply composition and material
used 333
Tire speed rating 323, 333
Tire terminology 331
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 408
Vehicle tool kit 389, 390
Tires 304, 442
Cleaning 306
Direction of rotation 307
Driving instructions 283
Flat tire 408
Important guidelines 304
Inflating with air pump 418
Low tire pressure telltale 356
MOExtended* 442
Mounting wheel 416
Removing wheel 416
Retreads 304
Rims and tires 442
Rotating 334
Run Flat Indicator* 315
Service life 305Sizes 442
Snow chains 336
Spare wheel 392, 447
Speed rating 285
Storing 306
Temperature 330
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)*, (USA only) 317
TPMS malfunction telltale 356
Traction 284
Tread depth 306, 335
Treadwear indicators (TWI) 283
Wear pattern 334
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 389
Winter 335
Tools see Vehicle tool kit
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems
Towing (Vehicle) 428
TPMS (USA only) 317
Traction 88, 333
Transmission
Messages in the multifunction
display 364
Transmission see Automatic transmis-
sion* or Manual Transmission
Transporting the vehicle 92Traveling abroad 287
Tread 333
Tread depth 306, 335
Treadwear indicators 283, 333
Trip computer menu (Control
system) 148
Trunk 99
Lighting 116
Luggage cover 241
Trunk lid emergency release 102
Trunk lid lock 395
Valet locking 101
Turn signals 55, 401
Additional in mirrors 401
TWI see Treadwear indicators
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 333
Unlocking 36
Centrally from inside 103
In an emergency 269
With SmartKey 36
Upholstery
Cleaning 346
